Visit our authentically-built, 13th century inspired Tuscan castle and winery in world famous Napa Valley. Explore multiple levels of the castle and enjoy a tasting of our Italian-style wines, found exclusively at the Castello.

As an "Amici del Barone" - Friend of the Baron - Wine Club Member, we invite you to enjoy our hand-crafted Italian style wines with your friends, on a special occasion, or just for sipping after a fine day jousting!

♦ A wax sealed bottle is a beautiful addition to your wine rack, but can be intimidating when it comes time to open it. This is easier than you may think! Simply plunge your corkscrew through the wax, as if it were not even there. Lift the cork slightly and wipe any wax crumbles from the opening. Pull the cork the rest of the way out and enjoy! Learn More

"The bottle is capped in a dark yellow wax, the same color as the wine. It pours with an almost syrupy texture which translates to a really smooth unctuous mouthfeel. It begins with stewed Apricots, honey and walnuts on the nose, very inviting indeed. This is a delicious sweet wine that screams Sauternes, needs a dollop of vanilla ice cream and would totally sort out some foie gras."

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

This deep yellow-gold hued wine offers aromas of honey, sweet vanilla, apricot nectar, and fragrant flowers. The bouquet is complimented by the toasty notes from the selection of French oak barrels and the aging “on the yeast” for 19 months. The 2009 vintage was ideal for the slow and even growth of the Botrytis, and yielded a wine of exceptional intensity and concentration. The wine is uncommonly viscous and lingers on the palate long after tasting. The natural sweetness leaves a lasting impression that is unmistakably from perfectly overripe wine grapes.

Il Passito is a regal dessert wine made from overripe grapes which develop Botrytis cinerea, or “Noble Rot”, shriveling the skins and enhancing sugar, acid, and flavor intensity. This succulent and deliciously spicy white wine is made in the style of some of the world’s greatest dessert wines, such as Sauternes and the “dried grape” white wines of Sicily such as “Passito di Pantelleria”

Food Pairing Notes

A great after-dinner sipping wine, perfect with farm cheeses and sweet preparations of the Sicilian tradition. Its rich concentration and delectable peach and apricot flavours should be enjoyed with dried fruit (especially figs), or foie gras with honey or almond paste on a crostini to show its complex and intriguing aromas and succulent spice. It is very rich on the palate and also ideal with seasonal fresh fruit desserts.

Production

900 cases (18 x 500 mL bottles)

Product Reviews

Michael

(Dec 6, 2012 at 6:32 PM)

This wine was very sweet and rich with flavor. Great for after a meal of Poultry or Meat. I thouroghly enjoyed it! A wine like no other.

Shawn

(Jan 9, 2013 at 8:56 PM)

A fabulous Sauternes style wine! I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys this style of wine. It may not be from Bordeaux but I enjoy it just as much. It is excellent with cheese, fruit salad, foie gras, or a desert.